About Ashley Mondestin

A performing artist born & raised in Stamford, CT. Ashley Mondestin developed her talent to tell stories on stage in the choir, theatre and developed her voice further through writing short stories and poetry. Her love of storytelling and music has led her to answer the call of songwriting. Ashley's battle with mental health issues including hospitalizations and suicidal ideations has led her to adopt the moniker Madam to integrate with her last name Mondestin. Mondestin is French and means 'my destiny' in English. Ashley uses the phrase I am the 'Madam of My Destiny' to convey a message to remind herself that she can take her power back over her life and hopes to use her voice and story to inspire others to believe and live in the same light within their own lives. She recently released her debut single "I Wanna," under her performance moniker Madam Mondestin with independent record label Elise Music Group in Stamford, CT. Ashley describes "I Wanna" as a song of intent driven by desire; the desire to love, live and make people feel through the art and power of combining voice, lyrics, and music. Ashley graduated with a minor in Women's, Gender & Sexuality studies at the University of Connecticut's Stamford campus and considers herself a proud feminist. She wants to use her voice to bring light, empower and build among people of all genders but especially those who identify as women.

Work experience

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Ashley's Skills

Producing
  • Production Assistant
  • Vocal Producer
Songwriting
  • Co-Writer
  • Top Line

Ashley's Genres

  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • R&B
  • Soul

Ashley's Experience

I’ve applied the skills I checked off on the list mainly through working on my debut single “I Wanna.” I co-produced the song at Stamford Recording Studio and it was a labor of love. I took an online course in Vocal Production via Coursera offered through Berklee College of Music and received my certificate. I’ve co-written in placement sessions with songwriting community Writing Sessions America.